DEC Redaction Note

The program focused on three key areas: institutional capacity building, project management, and infrastructure development. Institutional capacity building involved training Afghan government officials in areas such as project planning, budgeting, and contract management. Project management support was provided through the establishment of a project management office within the Afghan Ministry of Public Works. This office was responsible for overseeing the implementation of infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, and buildings. The program also provided technical assistance to Afghan government officials to help them develop and implement project management plans. Infrastructure development was a key component of the program, with a focus on improving the country's transportation network. The program supported the construction of new roads and the rehabilitation of existing ones, as well as the development of bridges and other critical infrastructure. In addition, the program provided support for the development of water supply systems and other essential infrastructure. The program was implemented in several provinces across Afghanistan, with a focus on areas that had been affected by conflict and had limited access to basic services. The program worked closely with Afghan government institutions, as well as with international partners and local communities, to ensure that projects were designed and implemented in a way that met the needs of the local population. The program's budget for the fiscal year 2019 was approximately $10 million, with funding provided by USAID. The program was managed by Tetra Tech, a US-based company with extensive experience in international development and infrastructure development. The program's success was measured through a range of indicators, including the number of infrastructure projects completed, the number of Afghan government officials trained, and the level of community engagement and participation in project planning and implementation.